June Carter was born in the rugged mountains of Maces Springs, Virginia, to Ezra and Maybelle Carter, pioneers of country music. On stage from a very young age, June found her niche in the spotlight with her vivacious personality and down-home sense of humor. Her confidence and spirit were what attracted Johnny Cash to her in the late 1950s. On the road together, they quickly bonded. June was his helpmate and closest companion. They were married for forty years, through addiction and success, tragedy and triumph. Anchored in Love is an inside look into the life of June Carter Cash, through the eyes of her only child with Johnny Cash-John Carter Cash. With skillful prose, he reveals new information about the legendary woman through his tender memories and heartwarming stories.

From the Book

Prologue : angel of Appalachia

A daughter of the mountains. The music of the mountains ; The world beyond ; Not like the other girls ; Opry star ; When hearts like ours meet ; Mrs. Johnny Cash

The mother of a son. Dreams may come ; Hostages ; Sunday morning comin' down ; In the land of the midnight sun ; Directions home ; New and old beginnings ; Back on Gospel Road ; The fall of Camelot ; Bear me up on wings of angels ; Drawing pictures in the sand ; First time to headline ; Wildwood flower ; A tear-stained letter ; Oh, come, angel band ; June blue ; A circle of one